Federal judge awards Old Mission Peninsula wineries nearly $50M

Interlochen Public Radio
U.S. District Court Judge Paul L. Maloney said Peninsula Township's zoning ordinance is unconstitutional and harmed 11 wineries along Old Mission Peninsula.
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Elbow room: By how much should London grow its urban boundary?

Elbow room: By how much should London grow its urban boundary?
London Free Press
For the first time in nearly 30 years, London is looking at expanding its urban boundary, despite a commitment in its official plan to build “inward and upward” as opposed to sprawling outward. LFP’s Jack Moulton reports. WHAT IS THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY? London’s urban growth boundary is different from the city boundary and regulates […]
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Pearson: How to replace division with connection

Pearson: How to replace division with connection
London Free Press
It's time to try politics of service, of repair, of collaboration in crisis.
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Climate takes its toll on the ‘cherry capital of the world’

Interlochen Public Radio
In partnership with Grist, a look at how northern Michigan's famous industry is coping with a changing climate.
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Should a lack of snow become its own economic disaster?

Interlochen Public Radio
A new federal bill aims to close the gap for businesses that suffered from a lack of snow last year that weren't eligible for federal loans.
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Mary Sabuda – Maritime Transportation Policy Analyst

Great Lakes Commission
Mary Sabuda covers maritime transportation policy at the Great Lakes Commission. In this role, she works to advance policy and funding priorities related to navigation
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Last year’s bad winter brought millions in aid. Here’s where it went.

Interlochen Public Radio
Big snowstorms like the ones we’ve had this month can be great news for business here in northern Michigan. But last winter was the warmest on record for most of northern Michigan, leaving businesses struggling.
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Huron-Kinloss Mayor Don Murray elected deputy warden of Bruce County

Huron-Kinloss Mayor Don Murray elected deputy warden of Bruce County
The Lucknow Sentinel
Huron-Kinloss’ mayor is the new deputy warden of Bruce County. “I am honoured to have been chosen as deputy warden of Bruce County,” said Deputy Warden Don Murray in a news release. “I look forward to working closely with Warden Charbonneau and my fellow members of council to continue advancing the growth and well-being of […]
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Protection of wetlands could come down to farmers, says a new report

Interlochen Public Radio
Industrial agriculture in the Upper Midwest has been a driving force behind wetland loss. The farm bill might hold a solution.
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Canadian shippers in the Great Lakes express concern over Trump’s tariff plan

Great Lakes Commission
The multi-billion-dollar Great Lakes shipping industry is bracing for the impact of a potential 25% tariff on Canadian imported goods, as recently promised by President-elect Donald Trump. Shipping stakeholders worry […]
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OFA sends government messages about threatened American tariffs

The Lucknow Sentinel
Doug Ford was a no show at the OFA AGM due to security issues
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Senate gives final approval to two copyright bills

The Lucknow Sentinel
Farm groups welcome the moves, which allow farmers to make repairs and bypass digital locks
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